(Lanark Highlands, Ontario) – On Monday February 22, 2016, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) Drug Enforcement Unit assisted by members of OPP Emergency Response Team, executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) Search Warrant and a Criminal Code Search Warrant which led to the arrest of two people.

During the investigation the following items were seized:

over 8 pounds of cannabis marihuana

Small amount of cannabis resin, both hash and oil.

1 loaded .22 caliber rifle

Digital scales

Evidence of cannabis resin extraction was located at scene.

The following charges were laid against Marc LYNCH (54) of Lanark Highlands (ON):